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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.12, 3,476.12 and 1,001.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.12, 3,476.12 and 1,001.25 is: 1,501.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.12 : 3,476.12 = 1,001.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.12/3,476.12 = 1,001.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.12x = 3,476.12 × 1,001.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.12x = 3,480,447.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,447.11/2,318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.41

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